How do planets form?
Despite decades of progress in discovering planets outside our solar system, research by the OU has concluded that there is still insufficient evidence to say exactly how planets are made. The research is led by a team of OU academics headed up by Dr Helen Fraser, Senior Lecturer in Astronomy at the School of Physical Sciences.
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OU public health campaign shortlisted for national Carers UK Award
A national public health campaign co-developed by The Open University researchers to support UK-wide communities to age well, inclusive of, co-developed with and for unpaid carers, has been shortlisted for the ‘Standout Campaign of the Year’ category at the 2026 Carers UK Awards.
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